Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0030A recorded on March 11, 1979 teaching from Luke 5 – The Power of the Lord was Present to Heal Them.
In this sermon based on the Gospel of Luke, Pastor Cyril A. Stevens explores the sovereign power of God to heal both physical ailments and deep spiritual guilt. By recounting the story of the paralyzed man lowered through a roof, Stevens highlights that Jesus prioritizes inner forgiveness and the eradication of guilt over mere physical restoration. Pastor Stevens emphasizes that the Holy Spirit prepares the heart for a total transformation, moving beyond religious traditionalism into a state of authentic conversion rather than simple regret. Using the metaphor of new wine in new bottles, Stevens argues that the vibrant, joyful life found in Christ cannot be contained by rigid legalism or old habits, but requires a completely renewed mind and spirit.